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Unplugging in the Internet age isn’t easy

Unplugging in the Internet age isn’t easy

If you read this, hopefully I won’t know. Let me explain. With Wi-Fi now available even in national parks, one must take great pains to escape the hyperconnectivity of our Internet age.
Editorial cartoon: July 1, 2015

Editorial cartoon: July 1, 2015

Rory MacDonald swings for a miss at UFC 189

Rory MacDonald swings for a miss at UFC 189

Canada's first hope for its third UFC champion fell flat on Saturday night.
5 alternatives to lame 'love locks'

5 alternatives to lame 'love locks'

There’s been a lot of talk about “love locks” this week. You know the ones — those symbols of undying affection, commitment and preventing thieves from getting into your storage shed and stealing all your wicked power tools.
Mother Canada the mother of all blunders

Mother Canada the mother of all blunders

Wildfires. A plebiscite flameout. Meanwhile, on the opposite coast of Canada, heated words about a war memorial planned for Green Cove in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Catch up to reality of youth homelessness

Catch up to reality of youth homelessness

Tuesday morning at city council, details of an aboriginal girl’s life played out as a prelude to the latest Vancouver report on homelessness and two days of discussion about poverty and means to alleviate it.
Why the transit plebiscite Yes side lost

Why the transit plebiscite Yes side lost

Traditional ‘air war’ failed to sway voters
Little Mountain project mired in politics

Little Mountain project mired in politics

I know this will blow your mind, but what the heck: There is politics involved in the redevelopment of the Little Mountain public housing site. “No,” you say. “Well yeah,” I say. “What’s your proof?” you ask.
RANT/RAVE: Week of July 9

RANT/RAVE: Week of July 9

Hell is too good for a Litterbug I sat at the same bus stop near you, the 20-something lazy ass litterbug, along with several other riders and as the Arbutus bus on Granville Street arrived you just left your coffee cup on the shelter bench.
Editorial Cartoon: July 8, 2015

Editorial Cartoon: July 8, 2015

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